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​​The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, located in the historical center of Stellenbosch, is the oldest university botanical garden in South Africa. This compact Garden houses an enormous diversity of plants, both indigenous to South Africa and exotic. TheKatjiepiering Restaurant offers a perfect place to rest and enjoy the Garden while the Shop offers a wide range of local and regional products. Also visit our Plant Sales area where you can find some of the beautiful plants cultivated in the Garden for sale.

Admission and rules:

R10 Admission

Free entry to SU students, staff and members of the Friends of the Botanical Garden

Larger groups are welcome with prior-arrangement.

Children under supervision

No picnics allowed.

No photo shoots without prior-arrangement

No picking of plants

No dogs except for guide dogs

Opening hours:08:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Sunday). The Garden is closed on certain public holidays.

Parking:Although the Botanical Garden does not have a visitor parking area, a public parking lot is located adjacent to the Garden in Van Riebeeck Street.​​​ Off-street parking is also available in the area surrounding the Garden.